Welcome! Welcome, welcome to the Bitcoin Street
Journal podcast. I'm Autumn, your resident Bitcoin
maximalist, and oh my Satoshi, do we have an
absolutely incredible show for you today. September
4th, 2025, and Bitcoin is sitting pretty at $110
,919. Can you believe it? We told you this was
coming. And I'm Darren, your co -host and fellow
Orange Pill evangelist. Autumn, the energy in
the Bitcoin space right now is absolutely electric.
We're witnessing history unfold before our very
eyes. The institutions are capitulating, the
mining powerhouses are reaching unprecedented
heights, and the FUD machine is being systematically
destroyed by Bitcoin's relentless march toward
global monetary dominance. That's right, Darren.
Today we're diving deep into the most explosive
Bitcoin news of the week. We've got mining companies
absolutely crushing earnings records. September
proving once again that Bitcoin doesn't care
about your seasonal FUD. El Salvador leading
the global adoption charge like the absolute
legends they are. And yes, we're gonna roast
some altcoins because somebody has to tell the
truth around here. Before we jump into the meat
and potatoes, let's address the elephant in the
room. Bitcoin at $110 ,000. This isn't a fluke.
This isn't a bubble. This is mathematical inevitability
playing out exactly as we predicted. The 21 million
hard cap isn't just a number, it's a promise.
A promise that your purchasing power will be
preserved in a world gone mad with infinite money
printing. Exactly! And speaking of market updates,
let's dive into the numbers that are making traditional
finance shake in their boots. Bitcoin's market
cap has officially surpassed $2 .1 trillion.
That's larger than most countries' entire GDP.
We're seeing institutional adoption at levels
that were unimaginable just five years ago. Microstrategy,
Tesla, Square, they were just the beginning,
people! The HashMate is sitting at an all -time
high of 850 exahashes per second. That's 850
quintillion hashes every single second, securing
the most powerful computer network in human history.
This level of computational power makes Bitcoin
absolutely unstoppable. No government, no corporation,
no coalition of bad actors can stop this train.
And the Lightning Network? Oh my goodness, we're
looking at over 15 ,000 public nodes with a network
capacity exceeding 5 ,000 Bitcoin. Instant, cheap,
final settlements happening every millisecond
across the globe. This is the payment rails of
the future happening right now. Now, let's talk
about the powerhouse explosion happening in Bitcoin
mining. Marathon Digital just reported their
Q3 earnings, and folks, these numbers are staggering.
They mined 4 ,200 Bitcoin in the quarter, representing
a 47 % increase year over year. Their revenue
hit $312 million, with profit margins that would
make any traditional business weep with envy.
But that's just the beginning. Riot platforms
announced they're expanding their Texas facilities
with 50 ,000 additional next -gen ASIC miners.
This isn't just growth. This is explosive expansion
that's reshaping the entire mining landscape.
They're projecting their hashrate to exceed 30
exahashes by year end. And here's what the mainstream
media won't tell you about these mining companies.
They're not just businesses. They're the guardians
of the Bitcoin network. Every hash they contribute
makes Bitcoin more secure, more decentralized,
more unstoppable. When Marathon and Riot expand,
they're literally fortifying the foundation of
the future global monetary system. CleanSpark
just dropped their bombshell announcement too.
They've secured financing for another 200 megawatts
of mining capacity in Georgia. That's enough
power to mine approximately 800 Bitcoin per month
at current difficulty levels. These companies
aren't just profitable, they're PRINTING money
in the most literal sense. What we're witnessing
is the industrialization of Bitcoin mining transitioning
into the optimization phase. These aren't garage
operations anymore. We're talking about multi
-billion -dollar enterprises with sophisticated
renewable energy partnerships, cutting -edge
cooling technologies, and operational efficiencies
that rival any Fortune 500 company. Now, let's
talk about how Bitcoin is destroying the September
FUD once and for all. Every single year, the
same broken record plays. Bitcoin always crashes
in September. September is historically bad for
Bitcoin. Sell in September and come back in October.
Wrong, wrong, wrong. Bitcoin has gained 18 %
this September alone. 18 %! While traditional
markets are wobbling, while precious metals are
stagnating, while altcoins are bleeding out,
Bitcoin is doing what Bitcoin does best. Going
up. The September curse is officially broken
and it's never coming back. You know what's driving
this September strength? Institutional FOMO.
The same institutions that spent years spreading
FUD are now scrambling to get exposure. BlackRock's
Bitcoin ETF just crossed $35 billion in assets
under management. Fidelity isn't far behind with
$28 billion. These aren't retail investors panic
buying. This is smart money recognizing inevitability.
The macro environment is perfectly aligned for
Bitcoin's continued ascent. Federal reserve policy
remains dovish, inflation concerns persist despite
official narratives, and global debt levels continue
reaching astronomical heights. Bitcoin isn't
just performing well in September, it's performing
because it's the only rational response to coordinated
monetary debasement. Let's pivot to the absolute
heroes of Bitcoin adoption, El Salvador and their
fearless leader, President Bukele. While other
world leaders are still trying to figure out
what Bitcoin even is, El Salvador just announced
they've crossed the threshold of 3000 Bitcoin
in their treasury reserves. 3000 Bitcoin! But
it gets better. El Salvador's Bitcoin education
program has reached over two million citizens.
Two million people who now understand the difference
between sound money and fiat currency debasement.
They're not just buying Bitcoin. They're building
a Bitcoin native economy from the ground up.
This is what real adoption looks like. And the
ripple effects are incredible. Panama is exploring
similar legislation. Paraguay is considering
Bitcoin legal tender status. Even Argentina,
despite their government's resistance, is seeing
massive grassroots Bitcoin adoption as their
peso continues its inevitable march toward zero.
The dominoes are falling and they're falling
fast. The Bitcoin circular economy in El Salvador
is thriving beyond anyone's wildest expectations.
Local businesses report that Bitcoin transactions
now represent over 30 percent of their daily
volume. Tourism has increased by 200 percent
since Bitcoin adoption, with Bitcoin enthusiasts
from around the world flocking to experience
the future of money firsthand. All right, Bitcoin
maximalists, it's time for everyone's favorite
segment. Altcoin roasting time! Grab your popcorn
because we're about to serve up some brutal truth
about the casino chip carnival that refuses to
die. Let's start with Ethereum, shall we? Oh,
Ethereum, the world computer that can't even
handle a moderately popular NFT drop without
gas fees exploding to hundreds of dollars? They
promised us ultrasound money and delivered ultrasound
nonsense. While Bitcoin's monetary policy has
set In mathematical stone, Ethereum continues
changing its rules like a rigged casino adjusting
the odds mid -game. And don't even get me started
on Cardano. Peer -reviewed research, they said.
Academic rigor, they promised. Years of development.
And what do we have to show for it? A blockchain
that moves slower than government bureaucracy
and smart contracts that are about as smart as
a box of rocks. Meanwhile, Bitcoin just works.
every single day for seven years straight. Let's
talk about Solana, the Ethereum killer that kills
itself more often than anything else. How many
times has the Solana network gone down this year?
I've lost count. But hey, at least the outages
are consistent. You know what's never gone down
in over a decade? The Bitcoin network. Uptime
is not negotiable when you're building the foundation
of global finance. And can we please, please
talk about all these Bitcoin killers that were
supposed to dethrone the king? Where are they
now? Remember Bitcoin Cash? Bigger blocks, they
screamed. Cheaper fees, they promised. Now it's
trading at what, 2 % of Bitcoin's value? Next.
Remember Bitcoin SV, Craig Wright's fever dream
that was going to restore the original vision?
Yeah. How's that working out? The fundamental
problem with every single altcoin is that there
are solutions looking for problems that don't
exist. Bitcoin solved the only problem that mattered.
How to create digital scarcity without a trusted
third party. Everything else is just elaborate
theater designed to separate you from your Bitcoin.
Stay humble, stack sats, ignore the noise. Time
for our lightning round and educational moment.
Darren. Give our listeners the most important
Bitcoin concept they need to understand right
now. Time preference. Bitcoin is teaching humanity
about low time preference thinking. Instead of
consuming everything immediately, Bitcoin rewards
patience, saving, and long -term thinking. When
you hold Bitcoin, you're not just holding an
asset. You're participating in a global shift
towards sustainable, thoughtful economic behavior.
This is why Bitcoin fixes everything. Perfectly
said. Quick question for our audience. At current
prices, how many Satoshis can you get for $100?
Remember, there are 100 million Satoshis in one
Bitcoin. Do the math, stack accordingly, and
remember, every Satoshi matters when we're heading
to hyperbitcoinization. Daily reminder, dollar
cost averaging into Bitcoin isn't just an investment
strategy, it's a life strategy. The fiat system
is designed to steal your purchasing power through
inflation. Bitcoin is designed to preserve and
grow your purchasing power through absolute scarcity.
Choose wisely. As we wrap up today's explosive
episode of the Bitcoin Street Journal podcast,
let's remember what we've witnessed. Bitcoin
at $110 ,000 isn't the end. It's just the beginning.
Mining companies are stronger than ever. September
FUD has been obliterated. Global adoption is
accelerating. And the altcoin noise is fading
into irrelevance where it belongs. The future
is Bitcoin. The future is now. And the future
is unstoppable. To everyone listening, whether
you're a seasoned Bitcoin veteran or someone
just discovering the orange pill, remember this.
You're not just investing in Bitcoin. You're
investing in human freedom, economic sovereignty,
and a world where your wealth can't be debased
by central bank printing presses. Keep stacking
those sats. keep spreading the orange pill, and
keep believing in the inevitable Bitcoin future.
This has been Autumn and Darren from the Bitcoin
Street Journal podcast. Until next time, remember
Bitcoin fixes everything. Stay humble, stack
sats, and we'll see you next week when Bitcoin
is probably at $120 ,000. Peace out, Bitcoin
maximalists. But wait, we're not done yet. Before
we sign off, we absolutely need to talk about
the elephant in the room that's getting bigger
every single day, central bank digital currencies.
The CBDCs are coming, people, and they represent
everything Bitcoin stands against. While we're
celebrating our decentralized, permissionless,
censorship -resistant digital gold, governments
worldwide are rushing to create their own digital
surveillance coins. Autumn, this is exactly why
Bitcoin's timing is so perfect. While China rolls
out their digital yuan with complete transaction
surveillance, while the European Central Bank
prepares their digital euro with programmable
spending controls, while the Federal Reserve
quietly develops their Fedcoin with expiration
dates, Bitcoin stands as the only alternative
that preserves financial privacy and individual
sovereignty. The contrast couldn't be clearer.
CBDCs are literally the antithesis of everything
we stand for. Imagine money that can be turned
off by bureaucrats. Spending that can be restricted
by algorithms. Savings that can expire if you
don't spend them fast enough. This isn't science
fiction. This is what central banks are actively
developing right now. Thanks, Satoshi, we have
Bitcoin as the escape hatch from this dystopian
nightmare. Speaking of global developments, let's
talk about the massive infrastructure buildout
happening in Bitcoin mining. We're seeing renewable
energy partnerships that make evangelists scratch
their heads. Bitcoin miners are literally incentivizing
the development of stranded renewable energy
sources. Solar farms in Texas, geothermal in
Iceland, hydroelectric in Paraguay. Bitcoin is
turning wasted energy into digital gold. The
ESG narrative around Bitcoin is crumbling faster
than Terra Luna. Studies are now showing that
Bitcoin mining uses more renewable energy than
most traditional industries. The Bitcoin Mining
Council reported that over 70 % of mining operations
are now powered by sustainable energy sources.
Meanwhile, traditional banking requires massive
physical infrastructure, millions of employees
commuting daily, and endless paper processing.
Bitcoin fixes the environment, too. Let's dive
deeper into the technological developments that
are making Bitcoin even more unstoppable. Taproot
adoption has reached unprecedented levels, giving
us enhanced privacy, improved script capabilities,
and more efficient use of block space. The Lightning
Network is processing over 5 million transactions
per day now, with channel capacity growing exponentially.
This is scaling happening in real time. And can
we talk about the insane innovation happening
in Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions? We've got RGD smart
contracts giving us programmability without sacrificing
Bitcoin's security model. We've got Liquid Network
enabling confidential transactions for institutions.
We've got Fediment bringing community banking
to Bitcoin. The ecosystem is exploding with innovation
while maintaining the rock -solid foundation
of base layer Bitcoin. The institutional custody
solutions are reaching bank -grade security levels.
We're talking about multi -signature setups with
geographic distribution, hardware security modules,
and insurance coverage that exceeds traditional
banking standards. Coinbase custody, BigGo, and
Fireblocks are handling billions in institutional
Bitcoin holdings. The infrastructure for institutional
adoption isn't coming, it's here. Let's talk
about the demographic shift that nobody's discussing
Millennials and Gen Z aren't just buying Bitcoin.
They're preferring it over traditional assets
Recent surveys show that over 60 % of investors
under 35 consider Bitcoin their primary long
-term investment vehicle They understand that
their retirement won't be funded by social security
or corporate pensions. It'll be funded by Bitcoin.
The generational wealth transfer is happening
right now and it's flowing into Bitcoin. Baby
boomers might not understand digital assets,
but they understand results. When their millennial
children's Bitcoin portfolios are outperforming
their traditional investment accounts by five
to one margins, the conversation changes quickly.
We're witnessing the largest wealth transfer
in human history, and it's denominated in satoshis.
Corporate treasuries are getting wrecked by inflation,
while Bitcoin corporate adopters are laughing
all the way to hyper -Bitcoinization. Companies
holding significant Bitcoin reserves, MicroStrategy,
Tesla, Block, their Bitcoin holdings are now
worth more than their entire market caps from
just five years ago. This isn't speculation anymore.
This is corporate survival strategy. The nation
-state FOMO is becoming undeniable. Beyond El
Salvador's leadership, we're seeing strategic
Bitcoin accumulation by governments who understand
that the first movers will have massive advantages.
Bhutan has been mining Bitcoin with hydroelectric
power for years. Ukraine accepted Bitcoin donations
during wartime. Even the United States government
holds over 200 ,000 Bitcoin from various seizures,
and they're starting to realize maybe they shouldn't
sell it. Speaking of governments, let's address
the absurdity of regulatory fud that keeps recycling
every few months. Bitcoin will be banned, they
cry. Really? Try banning mathematics. Try banning
cryptographic signatures. Try banning peer -to
-peer networks. Bitcoin exists in the realm of
pure information. You might as well try to ban
the Internet itself. Every ban just makes Bitcoin
stronger and more valuable. The regulatory landscape
is actually improving dramatically. The European
Union's MECA regulation provides clarity for
Bitcoin operations. the United States is moving
towards sensible Bitcoin ETF approval processes.
Singapore, Switzerland, and Germany have created
Bitcoin -friendly regulatory frameworks. Smart
regulators are realizing that embracing Bitcoin
innovation keeps their financial sectors competitive
on the global stage. Now let's talk about Bitcoin
education, because this is where the real revolution
is happening. Universities are adding Bitcoin
and cryptocurrency courses to their curricula.
MIT, Stanford, NYU, they're teaching the next
generation of economists, computer scientists,
and business leaders about Bitcoin fundamentals.
We're creating an army of Bitcoin native thinkers
who will never accept fiat system limitations.
The grassroots Bitcoin education movement is
unstoppable. Bitcoin meetups in every major city.
Bitcoin conferences drawing tens of thousands
of attendees every month. Bitcoin podcasts reaching
millions of listeners monthly. The orange pilling
is happening at exponential rates. People are
learning about monetary history, Austrian economics,
and sound money principles. This isn't just financial
education, this is economic awakening. Let's
talk about the game -changing developments in
Bitcoin's self -custody. Hardware wallet adoption
is exploding. Ledger, Trezor, Coldcard, these
devices are becoming as common as smartphones
among serious Bitcoiners. Multi -signature setups,
time -locked transactions, inheritance planning,
we're seeing Bitcoin hodlers become their own
banks with security that exceeds traditional
financial institutions. The phrase, not your
keys, not your coins, has become more than just
a meme. It's become a life philosophy. Bitcoiners
are learning operational security, understanding
private key management, and taking personal responsibility
for their wealth in ways that previous generations
never could. This isn't just about money. This
is about sovereignty, independence, and financial
self -determination. The Bitcoin circular economy
is expanding beyond anyone's wildest dreams.
We've got Bitcoin only businesses, Bitcoin salary
payments, Bitcoin mortgage companies, Bitcoin
retirement accounts. People are living entirely
on Bitcoin standard. No more conversion to fiat.
No more banking intermediaries. No more monetary
middlemen. This is the future of commerce and
it's happening right now. The innovation in Bitcoin
native financial services is mind blowing. Bitcoin
back loans without selling your stack. Bitcoin
yield generation through lightning routing. Decentralized
Bitcoin exchanges with atomic swaps. We're building
an entire parallel financial system that operates
on Bitcoin rails without the inefficiencies.
corruption of traditional banking. Let's address
the elephant in the room that traditional finance
doesn't want to discuss. Bitcoin's deflationary
pressure on everything else. As Bitcoin adoption
increases, as more capital flows into this finite
asset, as more businesses accept Bitcoin payments,
the purchasing power of Bitcoin increases while
everything else becomes cheaper in Bitcoin terms.
We are witnessing the greatest wealth preservation
mechanism in human history. economic implications
are staggering. In a Bitcoin standard world,
prices naturally decrease over time as productivity
improvements aren't stolen by monetary inflation,
goods and services become more affordable, innovation
is rewarded, and savings actually grow in purchasing
power. This isn't just about investment returns.
This is about fixing the fundamental distortions
created by fiat monetary systems. Can we talk
about the incredible resilience Bitcoin has shown
through every crisis? COVID -19 pandemic. Bitcoin
thrived. Banking system stress. Bitcoin thrived.
Inflation concerns. Bitcoin thrived. Geopolitical
tensions. Bitcoin thrived. Every crisis proves
that Bitcoin isn't correlated with traditional
systems. It's the antidote to traditional system
failures. Bitcoin's anti -fragile nature is becoming
more apparent with every market cycle. Traditional
assets crash and take years to recover. Bitcoin
crashes harder but recovers faster and reaches
new all -time highs. Each cycle creates stronger
hands, better infrastructure and wider adoption.
What doesn't kill Bitcoin literally makes it
stronger. The network effects are becoming unstoppable.
Every new Bitcoin user increases the value for
every existing user. Every new merchant accepting
Bitcoin increases utility for everyone. Every
new developer building on Bitcoin strengthens
the entire ecosystem. We are witnessing Metcalfe's
law in action. The network's value grows exponentially
with each new participant.